Kugluktuk MLA resigns from Nunavut Legislative Assembly

Mila Kamingoak has decided to resign as the MLA for Kugluktuk, according to a news release sent Tuesday by the clerk of Nunavut's Legislative Assembly.

Her resignation will be effective as of April 3.

Kamingoakhas formally informed the Speaker, states thenews release.

A byelection must be held "as soon as reasonably practicable and not later than six months after a seat becomes vacant," according to the Nunavut Elections Act.

I thank Ms. Kamingoak for her service and wish her well as she focuses on the needs of her young family.- Paul Quassa, Speaker of Nunavut Legislature

The news release did not specify a reason for her departure. But a quote from Speaker andAggu MLA Paul Quassareferred to Kamingoak's young family.

"On behalf of all members of the Legislative Assembly, I thank Ms. Kamingoak for her service and wish her well as she focuses on the needs of her young family," said Quassa in the news release.

Quassa said he anticipates the date of the byelection will be "announced shortly."